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Interpretation

- Interpretation N. Wall of L. R. B.
- Interpreted by
  - Caroline Goodson
- Interpreted on 28-7-2007

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_2093
  Abuts
- VM_2387
  Cuts
- VM_2387
  Cuts
- Edit
- VM_2403
- Fills
  VM_2092
- Covers
  VM_3539
- Edit

Bonds With
- VM_2041
- VM_2404
Equal ToNo Linked Records

Site Photo

Site Photo VM_392

Description

DefinitionE-W wall of LRB on north side
Criteria of Distinctionposition and construction technique
State of Conservationmediocre
Techniquecoursed blocks
Finishsquared dressed stones
Inclusionssculptural fragments
Dimensions1.75 x 4.30 m
Type of Mortarblue powdery cement
Description of Stonesquared faced blocks of limestone
Height of Mortar Beds (cm)N/A
Description of Brick/TileN/A
Consistency and Colour of Mortarpowdery blue
Height of Courses (cm)6-10 cm
Height of 5 Courses (cm)
DescriptionRegular wall of coursed blocks, including reused stones, occaisional brick/tile and marble. North and south faces are faced vertically.
Observationsfragment of early medieval sculpted marble in the south face of the wall
Chronological ElementsTPQ of sculptural fragment: mid-9C
Period
Phase

Basic Information

DefinitionE-W wall of LRB on north side

Record Details

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Date of Excavation
Issued to Costanza Vecchiet
Issued on 27-7-2007

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Fentress, E., Goodson, C., Maiuro, M., Andrews, M., Dufton, J.A. (eds.) 2016. Villa Magna: an Imperial Estate and its Legacies. Excavations 2006–2010. British School at Rome, Rome.

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